Hucknall MP is special guest as nursery showcases new forest play area

The children of Applegarth Nursery in Linby had a special visitor earlier this month as they welcomed Hucknall MP Mark Spencer to their new forest play area.
By John Smith
Published 27th Oct 2022, 12:11 BST
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Representatives from the nursery and Linby-based rail contractor QTS Group – which created and built the new forest area – were on hand to meet Mr Spencer and showcase the partnership which has helped create a safe space for the children to enjoy outdoor play.

Thomas Marshall, operations director for QTS said: “It was a real pleasure to meet Mark and show him the fantastic space that our team has helped to build.

“QTS is a very community focused business, so we have loved working with the Applegarth team to develop out this play area for the local children to enjoy.

Hucknall MP Mark Spencer (centre) with Hucknall councillor Phil Rostance (left) and representatives of QTS and and staff and children from the nursery at the new forest gardenHucknall MP Mark Spencer (centre) with Hucknall councillor Phil Rostance (left) and representatives of QTS and and staff and children from the nursery at the new forest garden
Hucknall MP Mark Spencer (centre) with Hucknall councillor Phil Rostance (left) and representatives of QTS and and staff and children from the nursery at the new forest garden
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"The nursery utilises the forest play area every day, regardless of the weather, and it’s great to see the kids get so much enjoyment out of what we have created for them.”

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Mr Spencer added: “It was great to come along and see the fantastic space that QTS and the nursery have put together for the children.

"This will be a real asset to every child who comes here and thank you to everyone who made this happen.”

Donna Harris, nursery director, said: “Natural play is a key component of what we offer at Applegarth, so to be able to work with our neighbours, QTS, to deliver an expanded and improved play area has been a really positive experience.

"The area has become a real highlight for the children and it’s so wonderful to see them out enjoying the space.

“It was a pleasure to welcome Mark to see the work we are doing here, and I am thrilled that he recognises the benefits it will be bring to the children and their educational development.”

QTS extended the current play area by giving the nursery access to additional ground to create a larger space for the children to enjoy outdoor play.

The 85sqm section of green space was taken from QTS’ Baxter House site and is now secured by 30 metres of fencing, provided by the contractor.

The QTS team also built sheltered areas for the children, as well as providing additional materials that the Applegarth team can use as part of its natural play philosophy.

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